Hospital in South Ayrshire, Scotland
| Biggart Hospital | |
|---|---|
| NHS Ayrshire and Arran | |
 The main entrance at Biggart Hospital | |
  Shown in South Ayrshire | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°29′33″N 4°36′11″W / 55.4924°N 4.6030°W / 55.4924; -4.6030 |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Type | Specialist |
| Services | |
| Beds | 30 |
| Speciality | Care for the elderly |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Scotland |
Biggart Hospital is a community hospital in Prestwick, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
History
The hospital was originally established by Robert Biggart and his wife as a holiday home for crippled children. It was designed by Robert Alexander Bryden and built between 1903 and 1905 and then extended in 1910. After joining the National Health Service in 1948, it became a home for the elderly in 1966.
Services
There is a 30-bed day hospital for patients after discharge from acute care and a 15-bed stroke rehabilitation unit which provides support for stroke patients.
References
- ^ "Services at Biggart Hospital". NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Biggart Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
External links
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